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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S785 JCKMOT history

S785 JCK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
214,130 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 JCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 JCK was last recorded at 214,130 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,079 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
6,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 214,130 miles
  • 2021 – 203,019 miles
  • 2020 – 202,868 miles
  • 2019 – 199,658 miles
  • 2018 – 195,178 miles
  • 2017 – 188,506 miles
  • 2016 – 181,619 miles
  • 2015 – 175,169 miles
  • 2014 – 168,758 miles
  • 2013 – 162,340 miles
  • 2012 – 157,102 miles
  • 2011 – 147,272 miles
  • 2007 – 126,329 miles
  • 2006 – 116,091 miles
  • 2005 – 107,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,130 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,130 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    214,130 miles
    Test number
    218032990628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail214,079 miles (+11,060)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,079 miles
    Test number
    898410270577
    • MajorEmissions not tested half waY THROUGH TEST LOSE OF WATER (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass203,019 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    203,019 miles
    Test number
    417047925717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail203,008 miles (+140)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,008 miles
    Test number
    533954692868
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass202,868 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    202,868 miles
    Test number
    232201713562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,658 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    199,658 miles
    Test number
    341898968532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,178 miles (+6,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    195,178 miles
    Test number
    130856935402
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass188,506 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    188,506 miles
    Test number
    777712602698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,619 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    181,619 miles
    Test number
    366234463160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,169 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    175,169 miles
    Test number
    797716222696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail174,983 miles (+6,225)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,983 miles
    Test number
    753521076288
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail168,758 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,758 miles
    Test number
    259788324217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass168,758 miles (+6,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    168,758 miles
    Test number
    775708324265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass162,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    216244793413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail162,340 miles (+5,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    837464093183
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass157,102 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    157,102 miles
    Test number
    609082512269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,100 miles (+9,828)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    117052102252
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Pass147,272 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    147,272 miles
    Test number
    428582501232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,268 miles (+20,939)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,268 miles
    Test number
    698404861172
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass126,329 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    126,329 miles
    Test number
    472730047451
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail126,322 miles (+10,231)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,322 miles
    Test number
    820909037356
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass116,091 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    364443916309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,089 miles (+8,519)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    974492516300
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass107,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    107,570 miles
    Test number
    542299235379
    • NoteREAR PADS WEARING LOW,BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE,DIFFERENT SIZE WHEELS ON FRONT .

Questions about S785 JCK

Does S785 JCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S785 JCK expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S785 JCK?
The MOT on S785 JCK expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S785 JCK done?
S785 JCK was recorded at 214,130 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 6,333 miles a year.
Has S785 JCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 JCK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S785 JCK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S785 JCK find?
S785 JCK passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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